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Our mission: sustainability and transformation for Berlin

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Our commitment to Berlin

As a responsible partner of the State of Berlin, the IBB Group implements targeted funding programmes to strengthen the economy, promote social cohesion, and actively advance the state’s sustainability goals in order to make Berlin a better place to live. Our actions are guided by the conviction: “We invest today in what matters tomorrow.”

In doing so, we focus on the following priorities:

  • Sustainability and transformation: We consistently align our funding with sustainability, climate, and transformation goals — while taking new market standards into account to ensure that our reporting, products, and corporate culture meet the evolving expectations of our stakeholders.
  • Cooperation and networking: We cultivate strong partnerships with relevant institutions, cooperation partners, and the State of Berlin to jointly amplify our impact.
  • Cultural change and empowerment: Through long-term change management at all levels, we embed sustainability and diversity goals in our corporate culture, processes, and products.
  • Impact-oriented funding: We direct our funding specifically where it achieves a positive impact — and in doing so, we actively and transparently address existing conflicts of interest, such as those between social housing and climate protection.

Our strategic sustainability goals

In addition to integrating the sustainability and climate strategy into the Group-wide business strategy, sustainability targets (in addition to economic targets) are also reflected in target agreements between the Board of Directors and the Executive Board in accordance with the participation principles of the Federal State of Berlin. Sustainability targets were also included in target agreements between IBB’s Executive Board and its divisional management teams or the Board of Directors and the management teams in the IBB Group and transferred to the specific areas of responsibility.

Defined targets of the IBB Group

    • 20 billion euros in sustainable funding between 2020 and 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    • Highlight the share of sustainable refinancing to contribute to a sustainable capital market
    • Establishing the framework for the gradual, coordinated implementation and further development of ESG initiatives within the IBB Group by focusing on E (Environment), S (Social), and G (Governance) issues.
    • Increased transformation financing in grants and loans, taking into account potential conflicts of interest
    • Annual measurement and reporting of the IBB Group's CO2 emissions
    • Monitoring of the IBB Group's Transition Plan as a contribution to the 1.5°C target

    • The IBB Group has set itself ambitious climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement.

      • We are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045.
      • We are pursuing a 1.5°C target for our core business.
      • Key measures under our transition plan

      The IBB Group is focusing on the two key sectors in its portfolio:

      Energy supply

      • Promoting climate-friendly financing
      • Supporting customers in their transition to sustainable energy.

      Property

      • Incentives for the energy-efficient refurbishment of existing properties
      • Promoting energy-efficient new builds

      Further details can be found in the climate strategy .

    • Achieving a significant ESG quota for procured goods and services
    • Developing and presenting KPIs to measure sustainable employer practices
    • Highlighting the relevant impact of the IBB Group’s financing (environmental and social factors)
    • Establish and publish an ESG governance framework
    • Further development of the ESG data platform — establishing a robust ESG data management system for monitoring and reporting, as well as identifying financing needs
    • Conduct and disclose the results of annual materiality analyses, including key stakeholders and ESG topics

Our contribution to the SDGs

The IBB Group actively supports the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Through targeted funding programmes, we promote projects and companies that contribute to climate protection, social justice and economic growth. By 2030, we plan to allocate 20 billion euros in sustainable financing in order to preserve Berlin as a sustainable and livable city.

ESG management at the IBB Group

The IBB Group adopts a comprehensive ESG management approach, embedding sustainability in all business areas. With a dedicated team and a strong focus on sustainable financial products, we support Berlin's journey towards becoming a carbon neutral city. From integrating regulatory requirements to adopting voluntary sustainability standards, we ensure that our contribution to sustainable change is forward-looking and impactful.

Status: 1 Jun 2026